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Akce - Selim I Giray
1095 (1684-1691) years| Silver | 0.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Khanate of Crimea |
|---|---|
| Khan | Selim I Giray (1671-1678, 1684-1691, 1692-169) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1095 (1684-1691) |
| Calendar | Islamic (Hijri) |
| Value | 1 Akce = ⅕ Beshlik (0.2) |
| Currency | Beshilik |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.25 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111272 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Tamgha above mint and date.
Edge
Rough
Comment
Hammered coinage. The pictures above are minted in 1671ADThe Crimean Khan Selim Giray I (1631-1704), is most notable for the fact that he occupied the throne four times in 1671-1678, 1684-1691, 1692-1699 and 1702-1704.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Akce - Selim I Giray 1095 (1684-1691) coin from the Khanate of Crimea is that it features a unique blend of Islamic and Eastern European design elements. The coin's obverse side features Arabic script and a depiction of the Khan's crown, while the reverse side features a stylized image of a horse and rider, which is a common motif in Eastern European coinage. This blending of styles reflects the cultural diversity of the Khanate of Crimea, which was a Turkic state that existed from the 15th to the 18th century and was influenced by both Islamic and Eastern European cultures.
